Traci has been passionate about both animals and nutrition for most of her life. She spent the first part of her career in data analytics and business intelligence but always prioritized time for volunteer work at animal shelters. She has filled many roles at animal shelters including surgery assistant, behavior evaluation expert, and socialization specialist. Eventually, she decided to retire from the corporate world and focus her time on her passion: pet nutrition. She formerly worked at Hero’s Pets with her mentor Chelsea Kent and is now providing private nutrition consulting services for pets that have various health issues including lymphoma, kidney disease, arthritis, thyroid conditions, etc. Traci takes a collaborative approach with her clients to ensure her recommendations fit into their lifestyles, budget, and individual needs.

She is a Certified Canine Nutritionist and a Certified Feline Nutritionist with both certifications earned from the Academy of Natural Health Sciences. She works part-time at an animal hospital to supplement her knowledge of animal health and wellness while she pursues her continuing clinical studies in pet nutrition. Her time at the hospital has allowed her to understand animal healthcare from a holistic perspective, and it has provided Traci with a great deal of compassion for everyone involved in the care of animals. Traci’s education also includes a Master’s degree in Analytics and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Outside of school and pet nutrition, Traci is active in several athletic activities including cycling, cross-country skiing, golf, and hiking. She is an aspiring fiddle player who loves playing Irish music. Reading is another favorite activity, and Traci loves science fiction, suspense, and inspirational stories. She lives in Eagle, CO with her husband Charlie who keeps her laughing, and their very cute dog Henry who keeps them on their toes.